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October 15, 2020
by Simone

a plastic free bali for this family
Accommodation, Babies, Bali business, Education, expat family, Family, Finance, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, Planning, School, Uncategorized, Villas, villas, Visas, Working

October 2, 2020
by Simone

Surfing in bali for 15 years and raising 4 boys
Accommodation, Bali business, Education, expat family, Family, gap year, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, School, Uncategorized, Villas, Visas, Working

September 7, 2020
by Simone

Australian family building an inspiring eco village in Ubud
Accommodation, Education, expat family, Family, gap year, How to, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, School, Travel Tips, Uncategorized, Villas, villas, Visas, Working

September 7, 2020
by Simone

Meet the American family on sabbatical living in ubud
Accommodation, Bali business, Education, Family, Finance, gap year, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, Planning, School, Uncategorized, villas, Visas

September 7, 2020
by Simone

Has the pandemic made you think about extended travel time in 2021?
Accommodation, Bali business, Education, expat family, gap year, Meet other Expats, Meet other families, Planning, School, Solo travelllers, Uncategorized, villas, Working

September 7, 2020
by Simone

Meet Natasha teaching at the Australian School in Bali

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This is a favourite memory I would love to share w

This is a favourite memory I would love to share with you and what an experience Bali can give to our children!

I took the kids out of school mid-week and created an excursion of a lifetime!

We drove 2 hours to visit the ancient Balinese village called Tenganan Pegringsingan (about 5 minutes from the sleepy beach side town of Candi Dasa).

It is also a part of the Bali Aga region where the indigenous people of Bali live.

Our family driver Putu is from this special village that is different to the rest of Bali. Here we got to experience the biggest yearly tradition of the village and witness him fight in a war dance ceremony called Perang Pandan.

In his two fights he gets lashes from the sharp thorns of Pandan leaves and he is hurt with bloody scratches on his back, arm and stomach. Yet surprisingly, he shows no pain and has a smile on his face the whole time. It must help drinking the local alcoholic beverage beforehand called Tuak (made from fermented coconut) which I had a taste of back at his Uncle's house - an acquired taste!

We learnt this ceremony signifies a mass coming-of-age ritual, dedicated to the Hindu god of war and the sky, Indra.

Apart from watching the numerous fights we walked around the village which had a carnival-like atmosphere! A wooden ferris wheel, games, coloured roosters, music, food and more.

The kids will never forget this day and I am so glad for the opportunity too.

ZERO...WASTE... BALI...this beautiful island does

ZERO...WASTE... BALI...this beautiful island does face a plastic problem and people like Siljvia are educating the locals and expats how we can live a more sustainable life one small change at a time.

Her stores show Bali how to shop consciously and how important it is for us to change our mindset because we are all part of the solution.

Living in Bali since 2011 we talk about her businesses in Bali and family life..link to interview in bio.

🌏I love helping families around the world move

🌏I love helping families around the world move to Bali and make their dreams come true!

🌴Families who have been to Bali dozens of times to those who have never been at all appreciate and understand all the practicalities an expat needs to know not a tourist.

🧐I share budgets, expenses, living resources, contacts and support. I love to fast track your pre planning and settling in period.

✔️Send me a DM if you think Bali 2021 is on the cards!

For those who live in Western Australia, they like

For those who live in Western Australia, they like to call Bali their tropical playground, with a flight time of less than 4 hours.

Today we talk to Amber from Perth who moved to Bali for 15 years!

She followed her then boyfriend (now husband) and together they raised their four young active boys in Bali.

They moved back to Australia last year but look forward to a part-time life in Bali when COVID settles back down.

Link to this great interview in BIO above.

Thinking Bali might feature in your 2021 plans but don't know the living practicalities and expenses as an expat?

No worries, I am here to help!

Just send me a DM and let’s chat.

Love seeing the children get so much out of life e

Love seeing the children get so much out of life experiences when living away. One of the many benefits of living in Bali is the proximity to exploring nearby islands and cities. Love these memories of the kids horse riding in Lombok (40 minutes by plane) and making their own batik designs in Yogyakarta (1hour 15 minutes by plane).

Besides Bali of course, where is your children’s favourite place in Indonesia?

🌴 BALI GOALS RIGHT HERE! 🌴 Imagine living i

🌴 BALI GOALS RIGHT HERE! 🌴

Imagine living in Bali for 5 years. 😍

Your children go to the Green School and you are building and creating the ultimate sustainable living business in Ubud and beyond!

A must read interview with Cara and her family. Thank you for sharing your inspiring Bali life with us.
LINK in BIO.

WATCH TIME! Usually I do the interviewing but this

WATCH TIME! Usually I do the interviewing but this time it was me who was being interviewed. Thanks to Josh @expatseverywhere for asking all the great questions an expat needs to know when moving to Bali. We talk about cost of living, pros and cons, insurance, visas and more.
Watch here (or in bio) https://bit.ly/36nnkBE

P.S This is my favourite photo taken in our gang in the Umalas during kite season.

Where would you like to spend a sabbatical year?

Where would you like to spend a sabbatical year?

Caitlin and her family from the US are doing one right now in Ubud!

Even during COVID they have continued to make this once-in-a-lifetime experience happen and it is beautiful to see how deeply the family has embraced the Balinese culture and way of life.

Thank you Caitlin for sharing your expat story with us. Link in BIO.

Has the pandemic made you think about extended tra

Has the pandemic made you think about extended travel time or a gap year?

I had a chat with Karlie Cummins who has been living in Bali for the past four years and runs a successful online business called Bali Buddies. Recently she explained to me some of the interesting trends she is seeing from her Bali loving audience during this time.

The new term these Bali lovers who are now looking for a 3-12 month stay are being called Tempat’s!

🧐Tempat = The Temporary Expat

🤗Fun fact - ‘tempat’ in Bahasa Indonesia means ‘the place’!

We all know that Bali is the place for everyone to enjoy and Karlie and her family are certainly doing that. To get a slight bit envious just head over to her instagram @balibuddies

To read the interview click on the LINK in BIO.

Working in Bali! Love this interview with Natasha

Working in Bali! Love this interview with Natasha who shares her Bali life as a primary school teacher for the last 3 years at the Australian Independent School. Her photos capture the essence of her Bali adventure perfectly. One day we hope to see her and Justyn in Australia too! Grab a cup of tea (that is for you, our English Natasha!) and have a read of this beautiful interview. LINK in BIO. #teachingbali #balijobs #workinbali #kitas #workingvisainbali #baliexpat #sanurexpat #pomsinbali #australianschoolinbali #AISBali #balischools #baliexpatlife #livinginbali #movetobali #bali2021 #gapyearinbali #sabbaticalinbali #ouryearinbali #balifor6months #relocatetobali #workinginbali #bali #lovebali

Guess what? We got a HUGE MAKEOVER! What do you th

Guess what? We got a HUGE MAKEOVER! What do you think of our new website? www.ouryearinbali.com

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OK I have met plenty of expats that have lived in

OK I have met plenty of expats that have lived in Bali for about 6 years maybe 10 but imagine living in Bali for 18 years? WOW! Have a read how Georgia originally from Melbourne ended up in Bali in her 20s, created a fashion label and now with her partner is raising their gorgeous son. Georgia talks about her Bali life during COVID too. Link in BIO #balilife #movetobali #greenschoolbali #balischools #homeschoolbali #gapyearinbali #baliexpatlife #baliexpat #sanur #blogsaboutbali #livinginbali #baliblogger
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